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The project, released just before Coachella, blended a diverse range of rhythms such as pop, Brazilian funk, R&B and bossa nova -- a mix that, for Sonza, is the essence of Brazil.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Some were, in essence, monumentally scaled abstract sculptures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
In essence, the neighboring sale upped the ante as far as Behar’s listing is concerned—and also encouraged her agents to start thinking about other ways they could prove the home’s potential to prospective buyers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
The title of the group’s latest offering, “Future Present Past,” hints at its timeless essence.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Though the brotherhood was scattered and the leader was dead, the essence of the Pythagorean teachings lived on.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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